H5N1 Bird Flu Explained: Latest CDC Insights Reveal Low Human Transmission Risk and Key Safety Measures
Published: January 23, 2026
Duration: 4:18
BIRD FLU INTEL: FACTS, NOT FEAR, ON H5N1
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we separate fact from fiction. I'm your host, and today we're tackling one of the most misunderstood health stories of our time: H5N1 bird flu. Let's bust some myths with solid science.
MYTH ONE: Bird flu is spreading rapidly between humans right now.
False. According to the CDC, since early 2024, there have been 71 confirmed human cases in the United States, with most exposure tied to dairy cattle and poultry farms. Only one death has been reported. Importantly, sustained human-to-human...
Welcome to Quiet Please, where we separate fact from fiction. I'm your host, and today we're tackling one of the most misunderstood health stories of our time: H5N1 bird flu. Let's bust some myths with solid science.
MYTH ONE: Bird flu is spreading rapidly between humans right now.
False. According to the CDC, since early 2024, there have been 71 confirmed human cases in the United States, with most exposure tied to dairy cattle and poultry farms. Only one death has been reported. Importantly, sustained human-to-human...